Silica-based supplements to be produced from Theistareykir geothermal power plant, Iceland
Ríkarður S. Ríkarðsson, Director of Business Development and Innovation at Landsvirkjun, Fida Abu Libdeh, Director of GeoSilica, and Bjarni Pálsson, Director of Wind and Geothermal at Landsvirkjun, sign the companies' collaboration agreement. (source: Landsvirkjun)
Carlo Cariaga
31 May 2025
GeoSilica will establish a facility to produce natural diet supplements from silica derived from Landsvirkjun's Theistareykir geothermal power plant, Iceland.
Innovative Icelandic company GeoSilica will be establishing an operating facility in the premises of Landsvirkjun in Theistareykir, marking the beginning of collaboration between the two companies. GeoSilica will thus be receiving resource streams from the Theistareykir geothermal power plant to support the production of their natural dietary supplements, sourced from the silica of the geothermal fluids of Theistareykir.
“For us at GeoSilica, this is a bigger milestone than many realize. When we started our operations, the vision was clear: to develop sustainable technology that utilizes Icelandic resources without toxins, without waste, and with respect for nature. Now that dream is becoming a reality,” said Fida Abu Libdeh, founder and CEO of GeoSilica.
“Through this collaboration with Landsvirkjun, we have a unique opportunity to scale up technology that transforms waste into value, creates jobs in local communities, and supports a true circular economy.”
Founded in 2012, GeoSilica produces natural dietary supplements in liquid form for daily intake. GeoSilica processes minerals from geothermal areas in Iceland and develops 100% natural and vegan-certified quality products. Silica is one of the most common minerals in the world and is found throughout nature. It plays an important role in the human body and GeoSilica products facilitate its absorption. Silica from geothermal fluids from the Theistareykir power station will be used for production. It is hoped that operations will begin next fall or summer 2026.
“We are very pleased to have GeoSilica join us in the Þeistareykir area and look forward to extensive collaboration in the future. GeoSilica’s activities support improved utilization of the Þeistareykir area’s resource streams and will lay a strong foundation for future multi-use in the area. Furthermore, GeoSilica emphasizes strong support for the local community, which aligns well with our emphasis at Landsvirkjun on being a good neighbor,” further said Bjarni Pálsson, Managing Director of Wind and Geothermal at Landsvirkjun.
“Innovation in the energy-related industry is an ever-growing part of our operations. We focus on being a leader in the sustainable use of renewable energy sources and promoting increased knowledge, innovation and technological development. With more innovation and increased value creation, we make better use of the resources entrusted to us and lay the foundation for a stronger and better society. Collaboration with GeoSilica fits very well with these focuses of ours,” added Ríkarður S. Ríkarðsson, Director of Business Development and Innovation at Landsvirkjun:
Source: Landsvirkjun
